IK Multimedia Pianoverse Grand Piano Y7 [HCiSO]

TEAM HCiSO | 16 June 2025 | 20.69 GB
The Grand Piano Y7 is a unique virtual instrument based on an iconic Yamaha C7, meticulously crafted at Yamaha's factory in Hamamatsu, Japan, in the late ’80s. The C7 is the second-largest in Yamaha's high-performance "Conservatory" or C series, following the flagship CFX. Extremely versatile, its powerful projection and tonal clarity can command concert halls, while its nuanced expressiveness and responsive touch are perfect for recording studios.

After being prepared and tuned by a master, the Yamaha C7 was chromatically sampled using IK’s proprietary robot-assisted technology for precise and consistent sound capture. We used Round Robin samples for natural variation and realism while chromatically capturing the key and pedal noise for an authentic playing experience.

The Grand Piano Y7 was recorded at the legendary Fonoprint Studios in Bologna, Italy. Located within the walls of a 15th-century convent, the studio has been iconic for producing pop, progressive, cinematic and classical music since the ’90s. Artists like Bocelli and Morricone have worked there, and this piano serves as the studio’s resident instrument.

After being prepared and tuned by a master, the Yamaha C7 was chromatically sampled using IK’s proprietary robot-assisted technology for precise and consistent sound capture. We used Round Robin samples for natural variation and realism while chromatically capturing the key and pedal noise for an authentic playing experience.

The Grand Piano Y7 was recorded at the legendary Fonoprint Studios in Bologna, Italy. Located within the walls of a 15th-century convent, the studio has been iconic for producing pop, progressive, cinematic and classical music since the ’90s. Artists like Bocelli and Morricone have worked there, and this piano serves as the studio’s resident instrument.

Infinite piano expressions
Introducing a powerful new performance engine, Pianoverse recreates perfectly the immersive experience of playing the world’s finest pianos, while adding an inspiring range of sound-shaping environments, from iconic to exotic.

Pianoverse begins as a series of 8 remarkable instruments paired with unique spaces and loaded with presets. As we seek and gain access to other exceptional pianos, we’ll expand the series further. You can start with one or two and add others later, endlessly discovering new inspiration as you need it.

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▸ Grand Piano Y7
✓ Based on a Yamaha C7 Grand Piano
✓ Captured using DPA cardioid and Coles ribbon microphones
✓ Round Robin and chromatic sampling
✓ Recorded at Fonoprint Studios in Bologna, Italy
✓ 27.6 GB of sound content
✓ 25 instrument presets

Supported Operation System:
• Windows® 7 or later
• Intel® Core™ or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor